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2025-08-21T18:00:00.0000000

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Design Evenings VAN: Designing Vision for Large-Scale Products

Join us in Vancouver for an insightful conversation with Andrew Gosine, a Principal Designer at Slack, where he helps guide the vision for their desktop experiences. Andrew's work is centered on the monumental task of simplifying and enhancing cohesion across one of the world's most widely used communication platforms.

BrainStation Vancouver
Thu, Aug 21, 2025
2025-08-22T01:00:00.0000000Z – 2025-08-22T02:30:00.0000000Z

455 Granville St, Vancouver, BC How to get here
$25

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Andrew Gosine

Principal Product Designer

Andrew Gosine

Principal Product Designer

Andrew's expertise spans deep user research, strategic vision-making, and adept coordination of cross-functional teams to align on Slack's future roadmap. Andrew will delve into the intricate process of shaping product evolution at scale, transforming complex systems into intuitive tools that empower millions of users daily.

Andrew Gosine

Principal Product Designer

Andrew Gosine is an accomplished Principal Product Designer at Slack, spearheading the vision and strategy for their complex desktop experience. With a comprehensive career built across influential roles at Slack, Shopify and Apple, Andrew excels at simplifying vast product ecosystems and driving cross-functional alignment on strategic roadmaps. His work also notably includes designing for users with severe motor difficulties, underscoring his dedication to inclusive and thoughtful product experiences.

01
Architecting Vision: Leading Product Strategy at Scale

Explore how Andrew defines and drives the strategic vision for a product as ubiquitous and complex as Slack's desktop experience, from initial research to roadmap execution.
02
The Art of Simplification: Crafting Cohesion in Complex Systems

Learn Andrew's approach to transforming intricate product features into seamless, intuitive user journeys, fostering a unified and coherent experience across diverse functionalities.
03
Designing for All: Inclusive Principles from Unique User Needs

Discover how designing for users with unique challenges, such as those with ALS, can unlock innovative solutions and universal design principles applicable to a broader audience.

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What's Included

Gourmet Light Refreshments – Enjoy a curated selection of artisanal bites and small plates, perfect for connecting with colleagues.
Settle in for easy conversation and good company in a warm, welcoming space. With a thoughtful selection of beer and wine on hand, it’s the perfect backdrop for winding down or catching up.

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BrainStation Vancouver

455 Granville St, Vancouver, BC

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Steps away from the Waterfront Station’s Granville St entrance. Our event space is on the ground floor.
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Visitors being dropped off by a ride sharing service or taxi should enter the Starbucks across the street at 700 W Pender St as only city busses are allowed on Granville St in front of the campus.
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BrainStation Vancouver
Thu, Aug 21, 2025
2025-08-22T01:00:00.0000000Z – 2025-08-22T02:30:00.0000000Z

455 Granville St, Vancouver, BC Get Directions
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